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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 380.24 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 380.24 and 249.32 is: 374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 380.24 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/380.24 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 380.24 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 94,798.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,798.29/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.08

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